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Cannon has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Taigo remains close.
Recorded price context
Cannon:
last listed from
ZAR 484,900
·
Taigo:
current from
ZAR 514,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Cannon
Taigo
Maximum Power
Cannon110 kW
Taigo85 kW
Maximum Torque
Cannon480 Nm
Taigo200 Nm
Engine Size
Cannon1996 cc
Taigo1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Cannon9.8 km/l
Taigo16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cannon210 mm
Taigo168 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
GWM Cannon
2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
4WD System Type
Part-Time 4WD with Low Range
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
168 mm
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Yes
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
22 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
24 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Terrain Modes
Yes
Not Available
Terrain Response System
No
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Yes
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Yes
-
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Standard
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
No
Cloth
Folding Rear Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
1
Black
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
Black
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Not Applicable
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Material
Leather
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
1440 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1420 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Standard
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather upholstery
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Taigo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Floor Mats
Not confirmed
Standard
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
Black
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
ABS
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
6
6
Alarm System
Yes
-
BA
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
All Terrain Tyres
No
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
No
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
320 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Front Tyre Width
265 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Mud Terrain Tyres
No
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
300 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Rear Tyre Width
265 mm
-
Run Flat Tyres
No
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Size
265/60R18
Not Available
Tyre Speed Rating
S
-
Tyre Type
All-Terrain Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
Not Available
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
Not Available
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Winter Tyres
No
-
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Alternator
120A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Not Applicable
FM Radio
Yes
-
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
12.3-inch Touchscreen
-
Navigation System
Yes
-
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12
SYNC
Number of Speakers
9
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
12
SYNC
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Infotainment Screen
12
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Audio Speakers
9
Not Available
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
SYNC
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Body Type Cab
Double Cab
-
Tare Mass Kg
2035 kg
1220 kg
Model Introduced Year
2021
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Cannon sold in South Africa is the first generation, derived from Great Wall's POER platform shared with the P Series but with bodywork, suspension calibration and cabin treatment positioned for the lifestyle segment rather than the work bakkie use case.
Current South African Taigo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Cannon received a mid-cycle update in 2023 that brought the 12.3-inch infotainment system to LS as standard, added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range, and revised front-bumper geometry to improve approach angle by 2 degrees. A 2025 specification update standardised the panoramic sunroof on the LX trim and added the 360-camera to LS spec.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Chassis Material
High-strength steel
-
Chassis Type
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
-
Front Spring Type
Torsion Bar
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
Not Available
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1531 mm
Payload Front Axle
925 kg
-
Power Steering
Yes
Standard
Rear Axle Type
Live axle
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1560 mm
1501 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km
123 g/km
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Green NCAP Rating
3/5
-
Idle CO2 Output
258
123
Noise Level
Moderate
-
Particulate Filter
Yes
Not Available
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
123
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
1710 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
168 mm
Front Headroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Height
1835 mm
1515 mm
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
1220 kg
Front Legroom
1070 mm
-
Rear Legroom
880 mm
-
Length
5380 mm
4266 mm
Payload Capacity
900 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
13.6 m
5.4 m
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2554 mm
Width
1920 mm
1757 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
440 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Real-world City Mileage Max
13.0 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
10.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
11.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
-
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 85 kW
Engine Code
GW4D20
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
84 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
85 kW
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
172 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.1 kW/tonne
69.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
235.9 Nm/tonne
163.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Cannon
Taigo
Ownership Role
GWM South Africa ownership programme
South Africa market model
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
581500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current model/derivative retail or starting-price reference
Active local lineup
Starting Price
699900
581500
Starting Price Zar
699900
581500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cannon and Taigo comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Cannon 61 vs Taigo 36.
Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Taigo 63.
Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs Taigo 81.
Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs Taigo 66.
Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs Taigo not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Cannon leads by 9 points
Cannon has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Taigo remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Cannon
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
Taigo
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Cannon
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 61 pts for Taigo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon leads. However, Taigo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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